The average train between Palo Alto and Martinez takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Palo Alto to Martinez. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Palo Alto and Martinez. The earliest departure is at 12:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Palo Alto is at 7:19 PM which arrives into Martinez at 9:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Martinez. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto station and arriving at Martinez station via Martinez. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Palo Alto to Martinez train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from Santa Clara Amtrak station.
Palo Alto to Martinez train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at Martinez station.
The distance between Palo Alto and Martinez is 64.2 km. The road distance is 139 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Martinez every 4 hours. Tickets cost $22–50 and the journey takes 1h 49m.